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Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Carriage and Western Art Museum

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Front of property
Free daily continental breakfast
View from room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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206 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
  • Place, Santa Barbara City College
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Harbor
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Wharf
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Suite, Mobility Accessible | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player

Standard Suite, Mobility Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(68 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Beach stay.A stay at this Santa Barbara Beach hotel places you steps from Carriage and Western Art Museum and within a 5-minute walk of Santa Barbara City College. Moreton Bay Fig Tree and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara City College - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Leadbetter Beach - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 10 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Rudy's Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rodeo Room - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5-star hotel near Carriage and Western Art Museum
Lavender Inn by the Sea offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Lavender Inn by the Sea also features multilingual staff, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Santa Barbara hotel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Lavender Inn by the Sea offers 23 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Santa Barbara hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,843 reviews
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Lavender Inn

Lavender Inn Sea

Lavender Inn Sea Santa Barbara

Lavender Sea Santa Barbara

Lavender Inn By The Sea Hotel Santa Barbara

Lavender Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea Hotel

Lavender Inn by the Sea Santa Barbara

Lavender Inn by the Sea Hotel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lavender Inn by the Sea to the airport?

Lavender Inn by the Sea is 10.1 mi (13-min drive) away from the Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

As of May 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lavender Inn by the Sea on May 31, 2026 start from $256, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Lavender Inn by the Sea have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lavender Inn by the Sea.

How close is Lavender Inn by the Sea to the beach?

This hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Leadbetter Beach and 6-minute walk from West Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lavender Inn by the Sea offer free breakfast?

Lavender Inn by the Sea offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lavender Inn by the Sea?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Lavender Inn by the Sea have a pool?

Lavender Inn by the Sea features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Lavender Inn by the Sea have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Lavender Inn by the Sea to downtown Santa Barbara?

Lavender Inn by the Sea is 1 mi away from Santa Barbara.

Lavender Inn by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 974 out of 1354 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1354 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1354 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1354 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1354 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD, LA MESA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved Room #2 Hope to get it next February 2027 when I return for SBIFF!
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Bryon

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities
So-so stay @ Lavender. Positives: Price, location and convenience to the highways. That and the staff were friendly. Negatives: Tiny indoor breakfast area with dull and lackluster continental items. Coffee tasted like charred plastic cups.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Tatiana

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Don’t believe positive reviews! We regretted staying there. Dated, motel-style architecture and furniture. Located on a busy street, hence sleeping with open windows was not an option. But the worst part, my husband was bitten by bed bugs. Advise to staff: don’t recommend your guests taking West Montecito street walking to downtown!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Super cute hotel, clean,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lizeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice. Amenities were great. The queen mattress was horrible to sleep on and needs an upgrade. Bad sleep despite a full busy day. Please do better with your mattresses.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was helpful and pleasant. The continental breakfast was very good. The location is fantastic. Parking was easy. We had an EV and while they did have (one) charger, it was across the street and frequently unavailable. We were there 3 days and were only able to use the charger once.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, kind staff, and nice room
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Bruce

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Johannes

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I arrived at 0:30 in the morning after a five-hour drive and the front desk person refused to honor the reservation, check me in, or give me a room because of a computer issue. He did not offer to help in any way, despite two phone calls from Hotels.com to try to sort things out for me. He did not offer to call other hotels for me, did not consider giving me a room in return for holding my drivers license and credit card as a deposit and basically kicked me out and told me to go find another hotel, which I did after an hour of driving around and trying many other hotels. Please avoid this hotel at all cost. Honoring a late-night reservation is one of the most important things a hotel needs to get right. I was tired and making me drive around aimlessly for another hour at 12:30am in an unknown city is cruel and unsafe. I have been traveling regularly for more than 30 years and have never been treated as badly as at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cutest stay! Oh and we loved the complementary bottle of champagne!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The owners of this Inn got it right. The room was clean, and was comfortable, and a very relaxing atmosphere. Staff was very polite, and the breakfast was delicious. I’d stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

roger

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
there are a lot of good things about the room, great bed, clean etc., the finishing needed some work. I also left my electric toothbrush in the room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Junius

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and the hotel grounds were well maintained and spotless. The staff was very courteous, and readily answered any questions we had.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Free champagne bottle gifted to us (rewards member). Great service, wine hours & fresh cookies that are worth the stay alone.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rachele

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk staff were friendly. Check in and check out was prompt. Rooms were clean, the bed was very comfortable. We enjoyed the sitting area, kitchen and patio in the back of our room. We also appreciated the complimentary bottle of sparkling wine that was left in the refrigerator.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stacey, Reno

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, welcoming staff, afternoon cheese and wine, very good breakfast, beautiful grounds, proximity to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stacey, Reno

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

leslie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff is great. The location is excellent. Surrounding is pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026